Suppliers

Naturex now offers new standardized extracts in its NAT activ line; more natural colors in its NAT color category; more botanical extracts in its NAT healthy line; Xtrablend RP, a blend of rosemary and pomegranate; references like rose and hibiscus in its NAT arom category; and EZ-Caps, references that protect aromatic compounds.

Satierealis a satiety-promoting ingredient that also is said to decrease sugar cravings and hunger between meals and decrease compulsive snacking (thereby supporting steady weight loss), according to its distributor P.L. Thomas. Also benefiting emotional well-being, Satiereal is a “clinically proven formula that improves levels of neurotransmitter serotonin,” says the firm.

Valensa International and Parry Nutraceuticals introduced a premium coated spirulina called Pur-Blue. “The ingredient uses an all-natural phycocyanin extract coating to mask the flavor of the native spirulina—offering companies interested in marketing spirulina to a broader range of consumers an attractive, neutral- tasting product that can appeal to the pickiest of eaters,” says the company.

Stiebs now offers a new ingredient for the health, wellness, cosmeceutical and functional food markets. TRUE Pomegranate is a mix of pomegranate extract and pomegranate oil from 100% California pomegranate fruit. Stiebs manufactures a full line of pomegranate products and other plant-based ingredients in Central California.

From Cyvex Nutrition comes Alfapro Agglomerate. This form of its branded Alfapro protein concentrate is intended for beverage manufacturers since it can be combined with other ingredients without lumping. The product also is said to “deliver superior dispersibility.”

LOWAT from InterHealth is a patent-pending, fat-targeting, weight-management ingredient derived from Piper betle and Dolichos biflorus. A recent 50-person, eight-week trial found that LOWAT “significantly reduced body weight more than twice as effectively as placebo,” said a researcher.

O.Berk Company now offers airless pumps that provide “precise, controlled dispensing, which works well with viscous products.” The pumps are airtight, dripless, leakproof and allow up to 99% product evacuation. Suitable for creams, gels, lot ions and serums, dispensers can be custom decorated and are available in various sizes.